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The Derby Telegraph Sports Awards can be entered by both disabled and non-disabled people, athletes and teams across all categories. As all the District Award entries are being run through the central nomination system for 2017, please see below the category descriptions for the main bulk of awards. Any District Specific categories have been stated at the bottom of the page.

There are certain individuals whose sustained contribution to Derbyshire sport over many years merits special recognition. This award celebrates a truly special sportsperson who has made a lasting impact on the region through their phenomenal career in sport.

The Sportsman of the Year Award celebrates the Derbyshire player in any sport that has most impressed this year. Quite simply recognising the best of the best, this award goes to an outstanding individual that the whole of Derby can be proud of!

Entrants will have displayed an outstanding level of personal achievement at district, county, regional, national or international level.

This Sportswoman of the Year Award is for the most outstanding Derbyshire sportswoman this year. The ultimate high achiever, this award acknowledges performances of the highest quality from a truly inspirational sportswoman.

Entrants will have displayed an outstanding level of personal achievement at district, county, regional, national or international level.

The Team of the Year Award is for Derbyshire’s best team. Demonstrating amazing sporting ability and embodying the true spirit of team-work, this award is for the team that have put in the most inspirational performances of the year.

Individual teams who have achieved success in their chosen sport as district, county, regional, national or international level will be eligible to enter this award

This award recognises an individual who gives up so much of their own time to provide the county with their help and support in any sport and physical activity discipline. An inspirational individual and example of true dedication, the winner of this award will be involved in helping to engage others in sport and physical activity, as well as being a valuable part of any community.

This award celebrates the manager or coach who has made a significant contribution to the success of their team or club over the past 12 months. Their hard work and dedication is recognised in this category and the winner will be celebrated for their contribution to their chosen sport.

A qualified coach or manager (paid/unpaid) who has made a major contribution to the lives of people through their coaching or managing will be eligible to enter this award.

Community is at the heart of the Derby Telegraph Sports Awards. Bringing communities together and inspiring the whole of Derbyshire, physical activity and sport can have a hugely positive impact on the life of communities. This award is designed to celebrate an exceptional contribution to a community through physical activity and sport.

This award recognises the most outstanding Derbyshire club. Taking into account all aspects of the club, both on and off the pitch, this award celebrates a club that the whole of Derbyshire can be proud to get behind. We also want to honour clubs who include social and community engagement, encouraging more people to be involved in sport and physical activity, helping to keep people engaged and having a positive impact on people’s lives.

This award recognises the huge contribution of Derbyshire people in helping others to get active, and take part in sport.

It will be awarded to an individual or organisation who has changed the quality of life and improved the health of Derbyshire people. Applications are welcome from schools, workplaces, community clubs and organisations or individuals with a compelling story to tell about a unique contribution to people’s active lives.

This award recognises a school, college or youth team that has excelled in its chosen sport. Demonstrating an inspiring level of dedication to achievement, great teamwork and building upon their success continually for excellent results.

This award is designed to highlight the sporting stars that we will all enjoy watching in professional sport in the future. Celebrating the achievements of a hugely talented young sportswoman up to the age of 18 when nominations close, this award recognizes the dedication, hard-work and sheer skill of the county’s most promising young talents.

This award is designed to highlight the sporting stars that we will all enjoy watching in professional sport in the future. Celebrating the achievements of a hugely talented young sportsman up to the age of 18 when nominations close, this award recognizes the dedication, hard-work and sheer skill of the county’s most promising young talents.

The Active for Life Award will honour an individual or group who has changed their own life through sport and physical activity. They will have made a lifestyle change to include sport, get fit and keep active and will be an inspiration to others to do the same. We are looking for those with an inspirational story who are a true credit to sport!

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The Derby Telegraph Sports Awards can be entered by both disabled and non-disabled people, athletes and teams across all categories. As all the District Award entries are being run through the central nomination system for 2017, please see below the category descriptions for the main bulk of awards. Any District Specific categories have been stated at the bottom of the page.

A member of school staff who have gone beyond their day-to-day commitments – to support either PE, School Sport or Physical activity within their school over a period of time, or for innovative work they have set up over the last year.

This award celebrates the region’s very best junior sportsperson who competes as an amateur, recognising their incredible achievements made within their discipline over the past year. A simply outstanding individual, the award is a way to reward such inspirational success from a grassroots level.

All applicants must be aged under 12 years of age on or before 22nd September 2017

This award will be presented to the most outstanding disabled sports team of any age and gender, who can evidence sporting achievement and demonstrate motivation and determination to succeed in their sport. We will consider Teams in any recognised sport, who have displayed an outstanding achievement at district, county, regional, national or international level.

Sporting ability and success, true spirit of team-work, overcoming adversity and inspiring others are all attributes that will be considered for this award. This award celebrates the very best of High Peaks Disability Sport’s Teams. Subsections of an overall team will not be eligible. As part of the assessment we will also consider where Teams have helped promote access and participation in sport and physical activity within the High Peak area.

Awarded to an Infant, Primary or Secondary School in the SSP in recognition of outstanding achievement in PE, sport or physical activity. The award will recognise & celebrate the sporting success of our local schools. This could be for example for:-

Sporting success through competition

A project or programme which demonstrates impact in engaging more young people in sport, physical activity and healthy lifestyles

Creating stronger links with their local community to extend sporting opportunities for all.

This award is designed to highlight the sporting stars that we will all enjoy watching in professional sport in the future. Celebrating the achievements of a hugely talented young sportsperson, this award recognises the dedication, hard-work and sheer skill of the county’s most promising young talents.

A member of school staff who have gone beyond their day-to-day commitments – to support either PE, School Sport or Physical activity within their school over a period of time, or for innovative work they have set up over the last year.

This award celebrates the region’s very best junior sportswoman who competes as an amateur, recognising their incredible achievements made within their discipline over the past year. A simply outstanding individual, the award is a way to reward such inspirational success from a grassroots level.

All applicants must be aged under 12 years of age on or before 22nd September 2017.

This award celebrates the region’s very best junior sportsman who competes as an amateur, recognising their incredible achievements made within their discipline over the past year. A simply outstanding individual, the award is a way to reward such inspirational success from a grassroots level.

All applicants must be aged under 12 years of age on or before 22nd September 2017.

This award recognises an individual who gives up so much of their own time to provide help and support in any sporting discipline. An inspirational individual and example of true dedication, the winner of this award will be a valuable part of any community.

This award recognises a group of students that have been actively leading/coaching with young people, committed to developing themselves as a leader/coach and to helping others improve. They will be a positive role model for participants and other young leaders/coaches.

SSOC needs to have:

- Met with Head Teacher or Head of PE to discuss plans

- Run a minimum of 1 x Level 1 inclusive School Games competitions engaging at least 10% of the school

This award recognises a group of students that have been actively leading/coaching with young people, committed to developing themselves as a leader/coach and to helping others improve. They will be a positive role model for participants and other young leaders/coaches.

SSOCrew needs to have:

- Met with Head Teacher or Governors to discuss plans

- Run a minimum of 1 x Level 1 inclusive School Games competitions engaging at least 10% of the school

This award recognises individual students that have been actively leading/coaching with young people, committed to developing themselves as a leader/coach and to helping others improve. They will be a positive role model for participants and other young

This award recognises individual students that have been actively leading/coaching with young people, committed to developing themselves as a leader/coach and to helping others improve. They will be a positive role model for participants and other young leaders/coaches.

Individuals will be under 12 years of age on or before 22nd September 2017.

This award recognises individuals or a group of students for media or artwork which they have produced in relation to school sport over the last year. This could include photography, film, written reports, music or dance.

All students will be aged between 7-18 years of age on or before 22nd September 2017.

This award recognises a school, college or youth team that has excelled in its chosen sport. Demonstrating an inspiring level of dedication to achievement, great teamwork and building upon their success continually for excellent results.

All team members will be aged between 7-18 years of age on or before 22nd September 2017, includes school and college teams.

This award recognises a school, college or youth team that has excelled in its chosen sport. Demonstrating an inspiring level of dedication to achievement, great teamwork and building upon their success continually for excellent results.

All team members will be aged between 11-18 years of age on or before 22nd September 2017, includes school and college teams.

This award recognises a school, college or youth team that has excelled in its chosen sport. Demonstrating an inspiring level of dedication to achievement, great teamwork and building upon their success continually for excellent results.

All team members will be aged between 7-11 years of age on or before 22nd September 2017, includes school and college teams.